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By Mohannad Hakeem OnIslam.net Ramadan is almost over, but there are tons of opportunities that you can use to keep the Ramadan spirit. I hope that you will find the following 5 tips handy, especially during the first half of Shawwal (lunar month following Ramadan in the Islamic calendar). This article is based on what …

By Julie Poucher Harbin Religion News Service A recently released Gallup poll found “tidal shifts” over the past 60 years in Americans’ willingness to support a well-qualified black, female, Catholic or Jewish candidate for president. But the study also found that 60 percent of Americans would be willing to vote for a president who was …

By Haris A. Durrani Alt Muslimah Most people who haven’t read science fiction and fantasy (SFF) define it by Hollywood blockbusters. If they’ve read SFF, they don’t think of it as such. “Fahrenheit 451? 1984?” I’ve heard from members of our Muslim communities. “Those are science fiction?” While these misunderstandings are not exclusive to Muslim communities …

BOSTON,MA–The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center has appointed a new Imam. Shaykh Yasir F. Fahmy, was born and raised in Clifton, N.J., and had a stint in the corporate world before devoting himself to Islamic studies and community leadership, according to the Boston Globe. The thirty two year old Shaykh Fahmy is a graduate …

by Sonali Kudva Amina, the novel’s protagonist, is an Egyptian-American girl. She has normal dreams and aspirations like all young women. Her parents are conservative, but not stiflingly so. She goes away to college, and that’s where the novel really begins. Hend Hegazi, the author of “Normal Calm,” addresses issues of race and searching for a …

By Sayeda Habib Salam alaikum brothers and sisters! I hope that the blessed month of Ramadan has gone well for you. The month of Ramadan is centered on personal growth, not only for our own benefit, but also for the pleasure of Allah swt. This month is soon to end, but wouldn’t it be wonderful …

By Carissa D. Lamkahouan TMO contributing writer Canton, MI—For a food festival, running out of eats isn’t part of the plan. However, when that scenario played out last year during the first annual Halal Fest Michigan, festival organizer Mostansar Virk took it as a sign of success. “We were actually only expecting about 1,500 people …

By Mahvish Irfan TMO contributing writer Only a tiny fraction of people can say they’ve literally been on top of the world. Omar Samra can say more. Much more. Omar, 36, is the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest, the 7-Summits and ski to both Poles. He is the Founder of Wild Guanabana, an adventure …

By Saud Inam In the Quran we’re told that Ramadan is meant to ultimately lead us to be more conscious of Allah and increase our taqwa. However, another benefit of Ramadan is that it provides us an opportunity to build relationships not only with Allah, but also with our fellow brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, many …

OnIslam & Newspapers CAIRO – Observing their first Ramadan ever, reverts to Islam find the holy month as both exciting and challenging, practicing a new set of religious, spiritual and social activities that distinguishes the holy month. “I was so excited for Ramadan to start. I’d read all about it but couldn’t wait to actually …

CHICAGO,IL–Syed Hussain, a graduate student at Depaul University, won the third prize at the university’s New Venture competition. Smart Insurance Saver, the Priceline for car insurance founded by Syed Hussain, received the third prize of $1,000. 17-28

ORLEANS COUNTY, NY–A mosque in Orleans County has won a ruling in its favor over a property dispute. The State Supreme Court ruled that the mosque property belongs to the World Sufi Foundation and not to the Imam. The mosque property was bought in the name of the Imam in 1970 as apparently his credit …

BIG FLATS,NY–The Islamic Association of Finger Lakes held an iftar event open to their neighbors of all faiths on Tuesday, June 7th. A large number of people turned up for the event. Participants observed the prayers and enjoyed foods from the Middle East and elsewhere during the open house. The association is currently fundraising for …

BEAUMONT,TX–The growth in the Muslim community in Beaumont has created an acute shortage of Muslim prayer spaces in the area. This is set to change with the Islamic Society of Triplex announcing that it will complete the construction of its new mosque before the beginning of Ramadan in 2016. “We ran out of space,” said …

By Chris Seiple Religion News Service A well-intentioned argument is developing among some Westerners, urging the evacuation of Christians from the Middle East. These Westerners reason that because no one will defend the Middle Eastern Christians, they should be resettled elsewhere. Such an approach is naive at best, and complicit at worst, accomplishing the religious cleansing desired …

OnIslam & News Agencies KUWAIT CITY – A suicide attack that hit a Kuwaiti Shiite mosque during Friday prayers and left dozens killed and injured provoked strong reaction and condemnation from leading Muslim scholars. “#Tunisia Solidarity with the Tunisian people and the families of victims. Condolences and Consternation,” Dr Tariq Ramadan wrote on Facebook . …

BROOKLYN, NY–Brooklyn student Raquel Hosein, 19, has been named one of the ten winners of 10 Under 20: Young Innovators to Watch competition. The contest, organized by CE Week and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), celebrates New York City high school and college students for technological innovations. Hosein created a smartphone and …

ANNISTON,AL–People of all faiths attended a communal iftar at the Anniston Islamic Center. They toured the center’s facilities, which include a free medical clinic, and joined in the breakfast, the Anniston Star reported. Imam Muhammad N. Haq pointed out the common challenges faced by all. “Today, mankind is passing through a social and moral crisis,” …